Systems Engineer and Architect Lead Job Listing at SAIC in Reston, VA (Job ID 2415355)

Description

Description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting and intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance.  

 

We are seeking a highly motivate Enterprise Systems Architect manager to join our National Intelligence Program to be at the forefront of complex data-driven initiatives. 

Job Description:

• The candidate will oversee the design and implementation of our hybrid IT infrastructure, encompassing both on-premises and cloud environments.
• The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of software and hardware systems, ensuring they are optimally integrated and configured to support the strategic goals of our organization.
• This role requires an individual with a strong technical foundation, leadership skills, and the ability to design scalable, secure, and efficient system architectures.   

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelors and eighteen (18) years or more experience; Masters and sixteen (16) years or more experience; PhD or JD and fifteen years or more experience.

 

Desired Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Architecture, or a related field.

 

Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

 

Required:

• Lead the development and evolution of the enterprise's IT architecture, balancing on-premises and cloud solutions for optimal performance and cost savings to the customer.
• Ensure the seamless integration of new software and hardware into the existing IT landscape, including the selection and deployment of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS offerings.
• Develop strategic plans for the organization's IT systems, including assessments of new technologies and recommendations for their adoption.
• Oversee cloud architecture design, deployment, scaling, and management within providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Conduct regular reviews of systems and processes to identify opportunities for cost-saving, improved performance, and system consolidation.
• Security and Compliance: Establish and maintain security standards and practices to protect information assets while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain a disaster recovery and business continuity plan for IT systems.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with other IT leaders and business stakeholders to align the enterprise systems architecture with business objectives.

 

Desired:

• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Architect are highly desired.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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